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Change: Urinary TractBlood Supply to the KidneysArticles Dealing with Urinary System Learning ObjectivesTo Know the Urinary System, what it is composed of and how it works. What it is : the Urinary system is a filtration system for the
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Change: There are several subpages related to Urinary System:General Functions of the Urinary SystemBlood Supply to the KidneysArticles Dealing with Urinary System Learning ObjectivesTo Know the Urinary System, what it is composed of and how it works. What it is : the Urinary system
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Apr 25 2009, 10:22 PM EDT
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Change: to pass it onto a child and the child has a 50 percent chance of inheriting PKD. This type of PKD is a majority of
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Change: They are located retroperitoneal (retro= back, behind; so behind the perineum). An adrenal gland rests on the superior surface of each kidney. The kidneys are supported by several tissue layers. First is theThe innermost layer,layer,is called the fibrous capsule. which maintains
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Apr 20 2009, 2:39 PM EDT
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Change: autonomic nervous system?a. tunica muscularis of the ureterb. external urethral sphincter*c. internal urethral sphincterd. detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder 11. What can be affected by polycistic desease?a. Only the kidneysb. Small intestinesc. Anywhere in your bodyd. Urinary tract
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Apr 16 2009, 1:45 AM EDT
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Change: urethra, nerves, veins and arteries. Kidneys: Primary role is to maintain homeostasis within the body, also to filter the blood and urine. They are located retroperitoneal (retro= back, behind; so behind
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Jul 26 2008, 1:24 PM EDT
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Change: Nephron located in the kidney Case Study Polycystic Kidney Disease Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a disorder in which clusters of cysts develop primarily within your kidneys. Cysts are noncancerous round sacs containing water-like fluid.Polycystic kidney disease isn't limited to only your
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Jul 23 2008, 6:17 PM EDT
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Change: There were only format changes (bold, italics, etc.) in this version. See this version for details.
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Jul 23 2008, 4:07 AM EDT
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Change: is a fibromuscular tube that exits the urinary bladder through the urethral opening from its anteroinferior surface and conducts urine to the exterior of the body. Contains two sphincters. "Internal urethral sphincter" which is involuntary and the "external urethral sphincter which is voluntary. Connections to other body systemsthe
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Jul 22 2008, 9:34 PM EDT
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Change: The apex of a renal pyramid is called the renal a. calyxb. papilla*c. columnd. capsule10. which structure is not controlled by the autonomic nervous system?a. tunica muscularis of the ureterb. external urethral sphincter*c. internal urethral sphincterd. detrusor muscle of the urinary bladder
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Jul 22 2008, 9:23 PM EDT
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Change: - part of the nervous system that innervates smooth and cardiac muscle tissue, glands, and other structures which have an involuntary function Somatic Nervous System- part of the nervous system that innervates the skeletal muscle, allows voluntary action Connections to other body systemsthe Circulatory System Review Questions1.
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Jul 22 2008, 9:04 PM EDT
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Change: ligament.ligament. There are four tunics associated with the structure of the bladder: the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and the adventitia ( sound vaguely familiar?). Urethra: Fibromuscular tube that connects the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body. The lumen of the urethra is
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Change: of the urethra is a mucosal membrane that houses mucin-producing cells called urethral glands. Smooth muscles fibers around the urethra conduct urine outside the body. Two urethral sphincters restrict the release of urine until the pressure within the urinary
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Jul 22 2008, 8:46 PM EDT
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Change: connectsConnects the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body. Two urethral sphincters restrict the release of urine until the pressure within the urinary bladder
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Jul 22 2008, 1:57 AM EDT
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Change: -inavility-inability to control urination. Most likely seen in elderyelderly peoploe,people, and childbirth.Nocturia-urinating during the night.Polyuria-excessive urination.Renal agenesis-the failure of a kidney to develop. Connections to other body systemsthe Circulatory System Review Questions1. What organ of
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Jul 22 2008, 1:31 AM EDT
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Change: itIt allows the body to get rid of waste products from the cardiovascular system and the rest of the body's tissues. What the Urinary System is Made of:It is composed of 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, a urinary bladder and a urethra. Kidneys: Primary role is
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Change: -any substance that increase urine output. Alcohol, caffeinated drinks, and diuretic drugs are some examples.Incontinence-inavility to control urination. Most likely seen in eldery peoploe, and childbirth.Nocturia-urinating during the night.Polyuria-excessive urination.Renal agenesis-the failure of a kidney to develop. Connections to other body systems
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Change: urethral sphincter*b. External urethral sphincterc. Pyloric sphincterd. none of the above7. a.Are b.the c.kidneys and the urinary bladder located retroperiotneal or peritoneal?d.*a. Retroperitonelb. Peritoneal8. a. b. c. d. 9. a. b. c. d. 10. a. b. c. d.
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Change: bladder*d. urethra6. What urethral sphincter is under our voluntary control?a. Internal urethral sphincterb.*b. External urethral sphincterc. Pyloric sphincterd. none of the above7. a. b. c. d. 8. a. b. c. d. 9. a. b. c. d. 10. a. b. c. d.
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Change: collecting duct5. What structure conducts urine from the urinary bladder out of the body?a. ureterb. kidneyc. d.gall bladder*d. urethra6. a. b. c. d. 7. a. b. c. d. 8. a. b. c. d. 9. a. b. c. d. 10. a. b. c. d.
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